Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics

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New York Times bestseller Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music and pop culture legend.

This landmark volume explores the remarkable life and lyrics of the one and only Dolly Parton.

As told in her own inimitable words, Songteller explores the songs that have defined Parton’s journey. Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from her personal and business archives, the Washington Post calls it “a gold mine of little-seen photos and personal anecdotes.”

Mining over 60 years of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings readers behind the lyrics. A celebrity memoir like no other, Dolly Parton, Songteller reveals the stories and memories that have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and social and international boundaries.

A RARE VISUAL ARCHIVE: Packed with never-before-seen photographs and classic memorabilia from Parton’s archives, this book is a show-stopping must-have for every Dolly Parton fan.

BEHIND THE BELOVED SONGS: Learn the history, personal stories, candid insights, and myriad memories behind classic Parton songs like “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “I Will Always Love You,” and more in this “splashy, entertaining guide to the lyrics of one of the most popular musicians of our time” (Kirkus Reviews).

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED: First published in hardcover with resounding response from fans and media alike, including showstopping interviews with Oprah, Stephen Colbert, Brené Brown, and The Today Show, features in People, Parade, Marie Claire, USA Today, Washington Post, and much more.

EVERYONE LOVES DOLLY: The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans, as well as lovers of music history and country singer-songwriters.

Perfect for: Fans of Dolly Parton’s music, books, television and movie roles, theme park, and charitable work Readers who loved Dolly’s Coat of Many Colors; Run, Rose, Run, co-authored with James Patterson; and Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business Gift giving for birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holiday, anniversary, or any special occasion for anyone who loves Dolly, country music, or American music history To shelve alongside such music best sellers as Coal Miner’s Daughter by Loretta Lynn, The Lyrics by Paul McCartney, Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley, and Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen

From the Publisher

“I love songs. I love to tell stories. And most of all, I just love to write. It’s just who I am. I am a Songteller.”

– from Dolly Parton, Songteller

Dolly Parton, Songteller is an intimate look at Dolly’s iconic career as a songwriter, musician, and country legend.

Now, for the very first time, she has collected the lyrics to 175 of her best-loved songs—along with the personal memories and the inspiration behind them.

This show-stopping book contains inspiration and behind-the-scenes details from some of Dolly’s most beloved songs, including:

My Tennessee Mountain Home, Just Because I’m a Woman, Coat of Many Colors, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Love Is Like a Butterfly, Here You Come Again, 9-to-5, and many more.

Plus never-before-seen photos from Dolly’s personal archives, including:

Handwritten lyrics and inspiration

Childhood and family photos

Memorabilia from her six-decade career

And much more!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (November 17, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797205099
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1797205090
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.36 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 1.5 x 12.25 inches